NASA Gears Up for Artemis II: Sending Astronauts to the Moon
Artemis II will take humans back to the lunar surface for the first time in over 50 years, marking a historic milestone in space exploration.
NASA is gearing up for a monumental mission as it prepares to launch Artemis II, the first crewed flight of the agency's Artemis program. This historic mission will bring humans back close to the moon for the first time since the Apollo program concluded in 1972, marking the farthest humans have ever traveled in space.
The Artemis II mission, scheduled for launch in late 2024, will send a crew of four astronauts on a journey around the moon, paving the way for future Artemis missions that aim to establish a sustainable human presence on the lunar surface. This mission will not only be a significant achievement in space exploration but also a crucial stepping stone towards NASA's long-term goal of sending astronauts to Mars.
{{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}Source: Deutsche Welle
